Finn Balor Says AJ Styles’ Retirement Caught Him Off Guard Backstage

TLDR

Finn Balor revealed that AJ Styles' retirement caught him off guard, as Styles had previously mentioned retiring in 2026, leading Balor to assume it would happen later. During a backstage conversation after a RAW taping in Germany, Styles told Balor that his upcoming match with Gunther might be his last, which shocked Balor with how quickly the timeline had moved up. Balor expressed happiness that Styles was able to retire on his own terms without major injuries and prioritize his health and family.